Enjoy a fun and healthy family day weekend! Finish the weekend by joining me for our Healthy Weight Loss educational webinar on Monday, Feb 17, 2014: “The Connection between Inflammation and Fat Cells”

Understand what causes inflammation in the body when you eat certain foods and how to correct this with healthier low glycemic load choices and healthy oils. Lowering inflammation balances conditions in the body like colitis, IBS, arthritis, aches and pains, hormones and more.

This comprehensive webinar will explain why certain conditions develop and steps to blance the body. The webinar will offer 5 tips how to begin to undo this cascade of symptoms in the body.

The webinar will conclude with a Metabolic Balance review of the 8 Rules for great health and the monthly Metabolic Blance Support Group.

The Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load are both used as a measure of the rise of blood sugar when a carbohydrate is consumed. It is important to know the difference between these two terms in order to make wise food choices. Carbohydrates are not the enemy – they are an important fuel for our day to day activities. But it is important to choose carbohydrates that won’t cause a rapid spike your blood sugar. Carbohydrates that spike your blood sugar at a fast rate cause your body to store fat, get an energy rush followed by a crash and consequently increase your chances of type II diabetes. The glucose (sugar) travels into your bloodstream when you eat any carbohydrate, whether it’s from fruit or a bowl of rice.

The glycemic index refers to how fast this sugar is rushing into your bloodstream. The ranking system determines if the food is low, medium, and high on the scale. If it is low on the scale, it means the sugar does not spike your blood sugar levels so rapidly. This is important because it means insulin does not get excreted at a rapid state. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the carbohydrate metabolism in your body and allows your body to not store this excess sugar as fat.

The glycemic index was primarily used for diabetes patients to control their blood sugar levels from spiking. Over the years, it’s been recognized as a tool for weight loss, and health management. The problem with the Glycemic Index is it does not account for the size of the serving you are consuming. It lists each food item on a scale (low, medium, high) without reference to serving size.

The Glycemic load on the other hand is more accurate and helpful, as it accounts for how much is being consumed and the amount of sugar in the carbohydrate. It is calculated by the carbohydrate content in grams (g), multiplied by the food’s Glycemic Index, and divided by 100. For example, carrots are shown to be high on the GI (74), but low on the Glycemic load. What the Glycemic load does is take into account how much carbohydrates in grams a food contains as well as how quickly it’s spiking your blood sugar levels. Since the carbohydrate in grams is not as high in carrots, carrots therefore would not spike your blood sugar in comparison to a bowl of white pasta. Another good example is watermelon: the glycemic index of watermelon is a high 72, but the glycemic load of watermelon is actually low, because it is mostly water.

Tips to slow down the sugar spike:

1) Consume carbohydrates that have a high source of fibre such as whole grains, legumes, fruits.

2) Consume a source of fat with a carbohydrate as it slows down the release of glucose (e.g. nuts, nut-butters, avocados, seeds, coconut oil).

3) Consume a source of protein at each meal to balance your insulin levels.

I can help you resolve your health challenges, emotional sorrows, and teach you how to understand and correct self-sabotaging behaviour.

The tools I use are homeopathy, nutrition, and emotional iridology, to find the key to the door to realize your dreams!

Alex Gellman HOM, PHD

HOM, PhD, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Iridologist with a PhD in Integrative Medicine Alex has effectively facilitated the health and wellness of patients in Toronto and Victoria, B.C. since 1981.

She is certified facilitator of MBTi (myers Briggs Type Indicator) that she uses in coaching couples to improve lines of communication and in couple coaching.

Most recently she presented at the University of Toronto 2016 Research Symposium revealing the results of her successful 6-month study on the effects of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The author of 3 Life Style Wellness Manuals, Alex also created the stress age biological assessment featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on a variety of health and wellness television shows and has hosted wellness retreats in Sedona and Niagara

Rabbi - DAVID GELLMAN

Over 30 years of experience in transforming the lives of individuals, families, and corporations, as a spiritual leader, Rabbi, Accountant and a Registered Behavioral Coach.

Rabbi Gellman holds ongoing workshops to offer guidance in achieving a life balance and in making spirituality a principle part of life.

His teaching style combines a wealth of knowledge with coaching skills to ignite people to achieve their dreams.